Maintaining a clean and efficient community requires a well-organized waste management system. For Oak Ridge residents, the city’s comprehensive trash pick up services ensure timely and systematic collection of household waste, recyclables, and seasonal materials.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Oak Ridge
The citywide household trash pickup program begins Monday, March 31, 2025, with a new approach to streamline collection services. The updated schedule groups roads and streets for service throughout the week, providing residents with a more flexible and efficient system.
Residential Trash Collection
Oak Ridge provides residents with blue 95-gallon trash bins with lids, supplied by Waste Connections of Tennessee. Key guidelines for trash collection include:
- Place materials near the curb by 7 a.m. on the scheduled Monday
- Limit of one truckload per residence (approximately 100 cubic feet)
- Bag items to prevent scattering
- Keep materials off sidewalks and parking areas
Recycling Services
Residents receive brown carts for recyclable items, available in 65-gallon (pre-July 2021) or 95-gallon (post-July 2021) sizes. Accepted recyclables include:
Paper Products:
- Office paper
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Cardboard
Metal Cans:
- Aluminum
- Steel
Plastics:
- Codes 1-7 (no plastic bags)
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
The bi-annual household trash pickup allows collection of:
- Old appliances (with some exceptions)
- Minor remodeling materials
- Large household items
Important Restrictions:
- No Freon-containing items
- No hazardous materials
- No paint, tires, or concrete
- No mixed brush and rubbish piles
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
- Annual brush pickup starts May 5, 2025
- Bagged yard waste collected weekly
- Leaf pickup begins late fall
- Limb diameter limited to three inches
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Waste Connections operates on most holidays, with exceptions for Thanksgiving and Christmas, which will have a one-day delay in pickup schedules.
How to Find or Request Services
Contact Information:
- Waste Connections of Tennessee
- Phone: (865) 482-3656
Convenience Center:
- Location: 400 Warehouse Road, Oak Ridge, TN
- Hours: Wednesday-Saturday (7:30 am – 6 pm)
- Sunday (1 pm – 6 pm)
- Closed Monday and Tuesday
Oak Ridge’s trash pick up services are designed to maintain community cleanliness, promote recycling, and provide convenient waste management for residents. By following guidelines and staying informed about collection schedules, residents can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable city.
https://www.oakridgetn.gov/357/Household-Trash-Pickup
The citywide household trash pickup program will begin Monday, March 31, 2025. In an effort to improve the pickup process, Waste Connections is slightly
https://www.oakridgetn.gov/211/Waste-Connections-Convenience-Center
Hours of Operation. Wednesday through Saturday: 7:30 am to 6 pm. Sunday: 1 pm to 6 pm. Monday and Tuesday: Closed · Phone. (865) 482-3656 · Location. 400